John L. Karasek
John L. Karasek, 81, died May 8, 1998.
Born in Cleveland, he had been a resident of Hinckley for most of his
life, where he was a farmer. He was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church.
Preceded in death by brother, James Karasek; and sister, Rose Karasek,
he is survived by his wife of 58 years, Katherine; sister, Emily Schanz
of Florida; brother, Joseph Karasek of Parma Heights; sister-in-law, Eva
Guerra of Copley Township; five nieces, and five nephews.
Services will be held at 7 p.m. SUNDAY at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel,
85 N. Miller Rd., with Rev. Richard R. Gordon officiating. Friends may
call at the funeral home SUNDAY, 5 p.m. until service time. Interment at
10:30 a.m. Monday at Copley Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorials
may be made to Bethel Lutheran Church, 3852 Everett Rd., Akron 44333. (Billow
FAIRLAWN Chapel, 867-4141.)

Rose Hengstenberger
Rose Hengstenberger, 78, died Friday, May 8, 1998.
She was born in Akron and was a sales associate for Bon-Ton Fashions.
She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and an active member of the
K of C Wives' Club, Council 3410.
Preceded in death by husband, Joseph, she is survived by sons, Gary
(Carroll) of Uniontown and Eric (Theresa) of Copley; daughter, JoEllen
Hengstenberger of Akron; sisters, Helen Bailey of Akron and Mary (John)
Luber of Strongsville; grandchildren, Scott, Kelly, and Erica.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz
Funeral Home, 95 W. Waterloo Rd.; and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church.
Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday,
4 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. Donations may be made to the American
Diabetes Association.
(Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz, 724-1281.)

A. David Groves
A. David Groves, 58, formerly of Tallmadge, passed away May 6, 1998,
after a long illness.
He is survived by daughters, Gina Miller and Lisa Yauchzee; four grandchildren
of Los Angeles; mother, Ardis Groves of Cuyahoga Falls; brothers, Richard
Groves of Tallmadge, William Groves of Canton; sisters, Barbara Harkless
of Akron, Betty Jean Williams of Ada, Mich., Alice Fay Michener of Reno,
Nev., and Linda Kay Dannenbring of Tallmadge.
Memorial services for the family will be held in Los Angeles and Akron.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rose Nursing Home, 3541
Puente Ave., Baldwin Park, Calif. 91706.

Leo H. Conroy
CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Leo H. Conroy, 79, died May 7, 1998.
Mr. Conroy was born in Akron and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls the
past 23 years, moving there from Akron. He retired in 1981 as a machinist
for the Mechanical Mold & Machine Co., was a member of St. Joseph's
Catholic Church, and was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.
S. Navy.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ruth; daughter and son-in-law,
Patricia and Robert Rottler of Southington, Conn.; son, Thomas E. of Portland,
Ore.; daughter, Eileen Conroy and her husband, Michael McHugh, of Arvada,
Colo.; son, Paul of Cuyahoga Falls; grandchildren, Jennifer, Kevin, and
Laura Rottler, and John, Caitlin, and Anna McHugh.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph's
Catholic Church. Friends may call from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Monday at the Clifford-Shoemaker
Funeral Home, 1930 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Visiting Nurse Hospice Program, 1200 McArthur
Dr., Akron 44320, in his memory.
(Clifford-Shoemaker, 928-2147.)
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Robert P. Batton
STOW -- Robert P. Batton, 54, died May 8, 1998.
A lifelong area resident, he is survived by daughter, Laura Ann of
Wilmington, N. C.; sons, Scott of Ellet and Thomas of Rootstown; sister,
Florene of Cuyahoga Falls; brothers, Calvert of Naples, Fla., Donald of
Worthington, Michael of Bath, and William of Cuyahoga Falls.
Calling hours Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m., at the McGowan-Reid & Santos
Funeral Home, on Third Street, one block north of Portage Trail, Cuyahoga
Falls, where funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m., Rev. Larry
D. Engle officiating. Interment at Oakwood Cemetery. (McGowan-Reid &
Santos, 928-1313.)

Emma Matilda (Powell) Kohlhepp
Emma Matilda (Powell) Kohlhepp, 83, passed away May 16, 1998.
Emma was born in Adrian, Pa. on May 31, 1914. She was a member of the
Cottage Grove E.C. Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John and brother, William
Powell, and is survived by her daughters, Patricia Hill (William Allen)
and Virginia ``Peachy'' (Peter) Cernava; foster-daughter, Hazel Hess; sisters,
Dorothy Fike, Peg Archibald, and Nancy Pinchot; grandchildren, James Hill,
Stephen, Michael, and Belinda Cernava; great-grandchildren, Andy Cernava
and Paige Hill.
Friends may call at the Bacher Funeral Home, 3326 Manchester Rd., Tuesday
from 4 to 8 p.m. Graveside services wil be held at Morning Side Cemetery
in DuBois, Pa., Wednesday at 1 p.m. If desired, donations may be given
to the Cottage Grove E.C. Church. (Bacher, 644-0024.)

Cletus H. Swords
KENMORE -- Cletus H. Swords 72, of Akron, passed away May 7, 1998.
Mr. Swords was born in Kenmore and lived in the area all of his life.
He was retired from the Falls Sheet Metal Works. He was a life member of
Park United Methodist Church, had been a Boy Scout and Scout leader for
more than 60 years, was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes,
was past president of the Kenmore Chapter AARP 3592, was a member Sheet
Metal Union Local 33, the Kenmore Community Council, and was responsible
for the building of the Kenmore Gazebo. He had been a coach, and coached
the championship girls baseball team for Park United Methodist Church.
He is survived by wife, Violet; daughters, Christine (Frank) Buza of
Akron, Catherine (Kenneth) Shillingburg of Akron, Phyllis (Randy) Swords
Nicholson of Akron; son, Carl (Christy) of Green; sister, Lois (Dave) Baer
of Green; brother, Gerald (Arlene) of Akron; nine grandchildren and one
great-grandchild.
Funeral service will be at the Park United Methodist Church Tuesday
at 11 a.m., with Dr. Jack Dearth officiating. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial
Park. Friends may call at the Prentice Funeral Home, 1154 Kenmore Blvd.,
Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m., and one hour prior to service at the
church. The family requests donations, if desired, to the Park United Methodist
Church Memorial Fund. (Prentice, 753-7721.)

Candace Sue Smith
Candace Sue Smith went home to be with the Lord after a sudden death.
She was born in Akron and lived here all her life. Those who knew her
knew what a beautiful person she was.
She was preceded in death by her mother, JoAnn Smith ``98''; father,
James L. Smith ``86''; and sister, Helen. She is survived by her children,
Barry Arp and Anthony ``Tony'' W. Arp, Jeff L. Brown, and Leanne D. Arp;
brothers, Jamie (Edie) and Motor; sisters, Nancy and JoDee. She had 10
beautiful grandchildren, including special grandson, Stephen.
Our mother will be sadly missed. Cremation has taken place. (CREMATION
SOCIETY OF OHIO, 535-1012.)

Jane M. Green
Jane M. Green, 81 years, of Akron, died May 17, 1998 at her residence
after a short illness.
Born in Akron, she was an area resident most of her life. Jane was
a graduate of St. Vincent High School, a former member of St. Vincent Church
and presently a member of St. Matthews Church. She and her late husband,
F. G. (Joe) Green were former owners of Maca Swim Park in Tallmadge.
Survivors include her daughters and their spouses, Lynne and John Loewing
of Shakopee, Minn., Nancy Hiner of Portage Lakes, Valerie Taylor of Greenville,
S.C., and Mary Ellen and Tim Neitz of Cuyahoga Falls; sister, Mary Murty
of Akron; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday in St. Vincent Church at a time
to announced. Interment in Stow Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hummel
Funeral Home, 500 East Exchange St., on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. Memorials
may be made to the Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service. (Hummel, A Golden
Rule Funeral Home, 253-6126.)

Dorothy P. ``Dutch'' Rudolph
AKRON/WADSWORTH -- Dorothy P. ``Dutch'' Rudolph, 71, died Monday, May
4, 1998, at the Hospice Care Center.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., Miss Rudolph resided in Wadsworth 15 years,
previously residing in Akron. She was an elementary teacher at St. Sebastian
Parochial School in Akron for 15 years, retiring in 1983.
Miss Rudolph is survived by brother and sister-in-law, John and Dorothy
Rudolph of Wadsworth; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death
by parents, Simon and Juliet Rudolph; sisters, Miriam McGregor, Juliet
O'Neil and Katherine Cook; and niece, Colleen Cook.
Memorial Mass at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 16, at Sacred Heart Catholic
Church, 272 Broad St., Wadsworth, In lieu of flowers, the family requests
contributions to Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron 44333;
or Sacred Heart Church Building Fund, 260 Broad St., Wadsworth 44281. (Hilliard
Cox Mullaney, 334-1501.)

Carrie Mitchell
Carrie Mitchell, 90, went home to be with the Lord on May 7, 1998,
at Akron General Center, after a brief illness.
Born in Birmingham, Ala., she had lived in this community since 1922.
She had been employed at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., retiring in 1971.
She was a member of Arlington Church of God, sang in the choir, and a member
of Joy Park Seniors.
She is survived by devoted daughter, Valeria (Adolph) Robinson; brothers,
Jasper and Rufus Mitchell, all of Akron; 20 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren,
one great-great-grandchild; nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of other
relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, 1998, at Arlington
Church of God, with Rev. Dr. Ronald Fowler officiating. Interment at Mount
Peace Cemetery. Friends may call at the church Tuesday from 12 noon to
1 p.m. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 1256 Romayne
Dr.
(Stewart & Calhoun, 535-1543.)

Janice R. McClure
Janice R. McClure, 60, died May 9, 1998.
Born in Akron, she had lived for most of her life in the Akron area;
the last 20 years in Green. She loved antiques and formerly operated an
antique shop in North Canton. She enjoyed reading and loved her dogs.
Preceded in death by her parents, William and Queena McKissick; and
sister, Judy Leary, she is survived by her daughter, Shelly McClure of
Green; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dale and Olive McKissick of Uniontown,
and Richard and Shirley McKissick of Queen Creek, Ariz.; brother-in-law,
Frank Leary of Clinton; nieces, Traci Leary of Clinton, Susan McKissick
and Barbara McCarthy, both of Phoenix, Ariz.; grand-nephew, Derek McCarthy
of Phoenix; and many dear friends.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. TUESDAY at the Billow LAKES Chapel,
472 W. Turkeyfoot Lake Rd. (Route 619), with Rev. William D. Lee officiating.
Friends may call at the funeral home TUESDAY from 11 a.m. until service
time. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes
Association, 225 W. Exchange St., Akron 44302.
(Billow LAKES Chapel, 867-4141.)

Darles B. Kreakie (Sarge)
Darles B. Kreakie (Sarge), 69, died May 8, 1998, after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Kreakie served with the U. S. Marine Corps for over 22 years, and
was a member of Ralph Huff Post 1062 and Eagles 1027.
Surviving are his wife, Peggy; daughter, Darla Hoebeke of Anaheim,
Calif.; sister, Wilda Volchko of Brunswick; and brother, Terry of Kent.
There will be no calling hours or services; memorials may be made to
the American Heart Association. (McGowan-Reid & Santos, 928-1313.)

Romaine W. Hutchings
Romaine W. Hutchings, 80, died May 8, 1998.
He was a lifetime resident of Akron. Mr. Hutchings was retired from
the U. S. Postal Service with 23 years of service, and was a member of
the Loyalty Masonic Lodge 645, F&AM. He was a U. S. Army Air Corps
veteran of World War II, serving in the U. S. Airborne 509 Paratroopers.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances L., and is survived by
son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Lynn of Akron; daughter and son-in-law,
Janis Dee and Jeremy Beale of Chester Springs, Pa.; grandsons, Christopher
and Kyle Hutchings; mother, Gayle Hutchings of Akron.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Billow Fairlawn Chapel,
85 N. Miller Rd., with Pastor Charles D. Lentner officiating. Interment
at Rose Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday, 2 to
4 and 7 to 9 p.m. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 867-4141.)

Chester ``Chet'' F. Eshbaugh
Chester ``Chet'' F. Eshbaugh, 75, passed away May 8, 1998, at the Arbors
of Fairlawn.
He worked for Goodyear Aerospace and Loral for 34 years. He served
his country in the U. S. Navy during World War II aboard the U.S.S. Washington.
He loved to walk.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Lula Eshbaugh;
previous wife, Pauline; brother, William Eshbaugh; and sister, Marita Wood.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Burley Eshbaugh; stepson and guardian,
Don Johns; stepdaughter, Donna Best, all of Cuyahoga Falls; and stepdaughter,
Vivian Kraus of Mogadore.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 11, 1998, at the
ADAMS MASON MEMORIAL CHAPEL (791 E. Market St.), where friends may call
one hour prior to services. Interment at Hillside Memorial Park. (ADAMS
MASON MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 535-9186.)

Ralph F. Crown
Ralph F. Crown, 89, passed away May 8, 1998, at Akron General Medical
Center.
Retired from B. F. Goodrich, Mr. Crown had lived in Florida for 26
years before returning to Wadsworth in 1996. He was an active member of
the Lockwood United Methodist Church. A member of the Portage Lakes Lodge
752, he was a 32nd Degree Mason with a 50-year membership in the Scottish
Rite.
Preceded in death by his brother, Victor Crown; grandson, Teddy Crown;
and sister-in-law, Katherine (Gron) Crown, he is survived by his wife of
61 years, Ethel (Gron) Crown; son, Clifford H. (Sandra) Crown; granddaughter,
Tamara, all of Tennessee; sisters-in-law, Jane Gron of Fairlawn, Helen
(Donald) Cox of Sharon Center, Jean (Edward) Watring of Florida, Marjorie
Crown of Wadsworth; brother-in-law, Clifford Jack (Shirley) Gron of Tallmadge;
many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
Calling hours will be Monday from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Dunn-Quigley,
Ciriello & Carr Fairlawn Chapel (39 S. Miller Rd.), where Rev. Richard
Duane Smith will officiate at services at 2 p.m. Private interment will
take place at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to
Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service.
(Dunn-Quigley, Ciriello & Carr, Fairlawn, 867-7306.)

John ``Pudge'' Cirullo
TALLMADGE -- John ``Pudge'' Cirullo, 79, passed away May 8, 1998, at
his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Clarksburg, W. Va., he lived in the Tallmadge area for the
past 40 years. Mr. Cirullo served in the 504th Airborne Division of the
U. S. Army during World War II, and was a member of Iron Worker's Local
17 for 50 years.
Preceded in death by his grandson, John III; and infant great-granddaughter,
Kirsten Senn, he is survived by his wife, Barbara; sons and daughters-in-law,
John Jr. and Emma of Tallmadge, George and Gloria of Hartville; daughter
and son-in-law, Leona and Robert Senn of Tallmadge; grandchildren, Lisa
(Michael) Schweyer, Tina (Bob) Underwood, Kerry Cirullo and fiance, Keith
Sutherland, Tony (Beverly) Archer, Robert Eric (Kari) Senn, and Michael,
Kyle, and Meaghan Cirullo; great-grandchildren, Britney, Lauren, Danielle,
Robbie, John, Ryan, and Patrick; brothers, Bernard and Joseph Cirullo;
and sisters, Antoinette Bisset, Mary Jermont, Catherine Armenti, and Marjorie
Louk.
Funeral services will be Monday, 1 p.m., at the Hopkins Lawver Funeral
Home, 547 Canton Rd. (Route 91), Akron, with Father John Hengle officiating.
Burial at Hillside Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home
from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to Hospice Visiting Nurse
Service, 1200 McArthur Dr., Akron 44320.
(Hopkins Lawver, Akron, 733-6271.)

Leda P. Birow
WADSWORTH -- Leda P. Birow, 83, died Saturday, May 9, 1998, at Altercare
of Wadsworth, after a six-month illness.
Mrs. Birow was born in Wadsworth, where she resided 15 years, previously
residing in Copley and Akron. She was an assistant at Akron Veterinary
for four years, and previously employed at the Ohio Match Co. She and her
husband raised and bred Airedales, and were 50-year members of the Rubber
City Kennel Club. She also enjoyed reading.
Mrs. Birow is survived by husband, Steve; brother and sister-in-law,
Peter and Joy Presznick of South Carolina; sister-in-law, Gloria E. Birow
of Los Angeles; nephew, and great-nieces and -nephew. She was preceded
in death by brother, Joe.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Hilliard
Cox Mullaney Funeral Home, 174 N. Lyman St., Wadsworth, where services
will be held Wednesday, 2 p.m., Mr. Reinhardt Webel officiating. Interment
at Woodlawn Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation
Regional Office, 4767 Higbee Ave. N.W., Canton 44718.
(Hilliard Cox Mullaney, 334-1501.)

Ollie Mae Baity
Ollie Mae Baity, 72, passed away May 5, 1998.
Born in Snow Lake, Ark., she had lived in this community six years.
She was formerly of California, where she had been employed as a lab technician.
She was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church in Los Angeles, Calif.
She is survived by daughter-in law, Ivy Baity; grandsons, Lemorris
Baity and Elbert Suttles, all of Akron; 11 great-grandchildren, nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 11, 1998, at
Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. John Stafford officiating.
Interment at Glendale Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel Monday from
10 to 10:30 a.m. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 1089
Hardesty Blvd. (Stewart & Calhoun, 535-1543.)

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